Overedge stretch stitch, Overedged seams, Method 1 – SINGER 1050 User Manual
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Overedge Stretch Stitch
Although the overedge stretch stitch may be used creatively, it is primarily applied in finishing seams, hems, and
facing edges. Use it to overedge seams that require stretch such as crotch seams. It is particularly helpful in ski suit,
snow/suit and swimsuit construction. Examples of how to use the overedge stretch stitch follow.
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Overedged Seams
® Stitch: overedge stretch stitch ^
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Stitch width: i ^ i % § ^
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Stitch length: 2 - 2.5
o General purpose needle plate
® General purpose foot
Method 1
Make a test sample to determine the suitability of an overedge
seam finish for your garment. Duplicate the grain or direction
of knit of your garment seam. Adjust thread tension to suit
fabric. Use an appropriate
Yellow Band
needle in the machine
for a synthetic knit. (See Fabric, Thread and Needle Table on
page 12.)
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Baste the garment together on the seam line allowing for
1.5 cm (% inch) seam allowance and fit in the usual way.
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After making any necessary adjustments, trim seam edge
evenly to a scant 5 mm ('A inch) from seam line basting.
• Place trimmed seam under the foot so that the straight
stitches fall on the basted seam line and zig-zag stitches fall
over the seam edge.
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